uproar

Example Sentences

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Despite the uproar, experts said the salute by Smith and Carlos was a defining moment for Black people, galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement.

From Los Angeles Times

This latest uproar could be another strange cultural breakthrough.

From The Wall Street Journal

The place was in an uproar, and Upton’s face grew purple.

From Literature

There was an uproar from the other birds as she flew out of its way, then perched again and lunged just as it was about to take another egg.

From Literature

Burnham caused uproar ahead of Labour's party conference last year when he said many Labour MPs had urged him to return to the House of Commons and challenge Sir Keir for power.

From BBC